What is this?

[Daftclass]

Could someone educate me on what this is? Looks like mayo


Also I am having an issue with the crankcase, I took all the bolts out from the top and bottom crankcase and I tapped it with a rubber mallet and I can't get it to let go. I don't want to use anything to pry it apart so I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions.

 

[two-smoker]

Emulsifed oil. It's what happens when oil mixes with water. Usually indicates an engine that never reached operating temperature. Or a blownen head gasket on a liquid cooled motor.

 

[AlphaDogChoppers]

I took all the bolts out from the top and bottom crankcase and I tapped it with a rubber mallet and I can't get it to let go.

9 time out of ten, it means there is another bolt somewhere that you haven't found.

 

[mydlyfkryzis]

Honda's like to hide the bolts....check in the center of the lower case. If you have a removable oil pan, remove it and check under it.

Wouldn't hurt to check a microfiche and see if there are any you don't remember....

 

[TheCoffeeGuy]

I use a piece of hardwood like maple or oak and use that between the hammer and casing, that way there is enough give so you dont break anything. original gaskets over time can really harden up, some light heat from a blow dryer or paint remover can help too.

 

[Daftclass]

You guys were right there was one in the crankcase that wasn't mentioned in the manual. After I removed it and made a few taps, came right apart. Thanks for the help!

 

[AlphaDogChoppers]

This ain't our first rodeo.

Glad to help.

 

[Daftclass]

Maybe you could tell me how to get this pin out without wanting to throw the case across the room.

 

[AlphaDogChoppers]

Look carefully at the side. There is a little retaining pin. A pin punch is the ideal tool to tap than out, then the pin you want to remove will fall right out.

If you get the urge to throw parts around when you get stuck on something, maybe you need a different hobby, like say, knitting. <G>

 

[Hoosier Daddy]

Throwing knitting needles would be bad...

 

[Daftclass]

I get a little overly dramatic sometimes!

 

[Tim]

What keeps the retaining pin in place? That's the pin that guides the shift fork on the drum right? On the XS650 those guide pins are kept in place with cotter pins. A bit awkward to remove and replace - I've done 2 transmissions with them now and only used OEM new cotter pins sold to me in little Yamaha baggies - no cheap bulk cotter pins going inside my engine

 

[crazypj]

They often 'stick' because of oil, use some brake or carb cleaner then a magnet